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HomeAuthorsMinh Mai

Articles by Minh Mai

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Museum Puts History Of Italian Immigration On Display

September 27, 2017 Minh Mai

Throughout the history of the United States, many immigrants have come looking for a better life. While this country can present new opportunities, many immigrants stay grounded to their roots and are proud of their

Education

South Philadelphia: Cambodian Refugee Who Became High School Principal

September 25, 2017 Minh Mai

Despite not receiving an education for much of his childhood life, Daniel Peou didn’t let that stop him from getting where he is today, the principal of Horace Furness High School. Peou grew up in

Dickinson Square West

South Philadelphia: Ted Savage Wants People To Know The Dickinson Square West Civic Association Exists Again

June 8, 2017 Minh Mai

Although Dickinson Square West is a small neighborhood, the president of the Dickinson Square West Civic Association believes it is vital to have an organization that can represent and promote the ideas of the people in

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